Working with children is hugely rewarding, and having a solid understanding of how they grow and learn is essential. This course focuses on the early years, from birth to eight, helping you develop a deeper understanding of the core aspects of children’s development. You will learn how to analyse and evaluate information and potential issues relating to health and safety and safeguarding. Play and learning explores the vital role of play in children’s learning and development. You will also look at the purpose and impact of research in the children’s care and education sector and the purpose of reflective practice. Equivalent to one A Level, this course is suitable for students looking to develop their applied knowledge and skills in Education and Early Years as part of a study programme alongside A Levels. During the course, you will be given the opportunity to undertake a work placement in a setting with children from birth up to eight years. Further learning that this qualification can lead to include: • Nursing – BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing, Nursing – Child – BSc (Hons) • Teacher Training – Childhood and Early Years Studies BA (Hons) • Social Work – BA (Hons) Social Work • Psychology – Psychology BSc (Hons) TOPICS STUDIED CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT Study and learn how to apply the principles, patterns, theories and models of child development and factors that impact on children’s development; Analyse and evaluate information related to children’s holistic development in context, demonstrating the ability to interpret theory of children’s development and predict the potential impact of factors on children’s development and provision and practice for children. KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE Learn about health, safety, and safeguarding in children’s care and education settings. PLAY AND LEARNING Examine types of play and learning activities and how they promote children’s learning and development; Investigate theoretical perspectives to learning and development; Understand curriculum, approaches to play and their impact on practice; Understand how to plan activities and experiences to support children’s play, learning and development. RESEARCH AND REFLECTIVE PRACTICE Learn how research findings inform legislation, policy, and practice.
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About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | 66-78 Tollgate Road, Salisbury, SP1 2JJ |
Working with children is hugely rewarding, and having a solid understanding of how they grow and learn is essential. This course focuses on the early years, from birth to eight, helping you develop a deeper understanding of the core aspects of children’s development. You will learn how to analyse and evaluate information and potential issues relating to health and safety and safeguarding. Play and learning explores the vital role of play in children’s learning and development. You will also look at the purpose and impact of research in the children’s care and education sector and the purpose of reflective practice. Equivalent to one A Level, this course is suitable for students looking to develop their applied knowledge and skills in Education and Early Years as part of a study programme alongside A Levels. During the course, you will be given the opportunity to undertake a work placement in a setting with children from birth up to eight years. Further learning that this qualification can lead to include: • Nursing – BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing, Nursing – Child – BSc (Hons) • Teacher Training – Childhood and Early Years Studies BA (Hons) • Social Work – BA (Hons) Social Work • Psychology – Psychology BSc (Hons) TOPICS STUDIED CHILDREN’S DEVELOPMENT Study and learn how to apply the principles, patterns, theories and models of child development and factors that impact on children’s development; Analyse and evaluate information related to children’s holistic development in context, demonstrating the ability to interpret theory of children’s development and predict the potential impact of factors on children’s development and provision and practice for children. KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE Learn about health, safety, and safeguarding in children’s care and education settings. PLAY AND LEARNING Examine types of play and learning activities and how they promote children’s learning and development; Investigate theoretical perspectives to learning and development; Understand curriculum, approaches to play and their impact on practice; Understand how to plan activities and experiences to support children’s play, learning and development. RESEARCH AND REFLECTIVE PRACTICE Learn how research findings inform legislation, policy, and practice.
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